I’m just saying to check with ATT (let’s say) for a deal on the iPhone before you buy one off ebay. You might get a better deal on the iPhone than you realize because they are making money off the plans and using the phones as bait. It is also good just to play with in the store and compare to other models and they let me make calls and check the quality first.
Great advice. You can order an iPhone 5c at the Apple online for free, but there are no ‘contract free’ choices.